Claire Danes (Claire Danes)

Activities: actress, model
. Real name: Claire Catherine Danes (Claire Catherine Danes)
. Date of birth: 12.04.79
. Hometown: New York (USA)
. Height: 165 (cm)
. Education: Lee Strasberg Theatre Institute, Professional Performing Arts School, Yale University
. Similar People: Chris Danes (father); Kerla Danes (mother); Eisa Danes (brother) Ben Lee (companion)

. Widespread fame Claire Danes won in 1995 with the television series "My so called life" ( "My So-Called Life")
. Critics reacted favorably to the role of 16-year-old actress. However, the rating of the film not met expectations channel ABC, and was soon shooting the series have been discontinued. Experts predicted the actress soon forgotten. Instead, the demand for a young actress only increased.

The fact that Claire Danes has grown into an artistic family - and also not far from Soho - could explain her early interest in acting game. At the age of 6 years of record in the school dance, and three years later was sent to cast a circle at the Lee Strasberg Theater Institute. When the young actress was 11, she performed her first role in film. Her debut was the picture of "Love Dreams" ( "Dreams of Love") (1992). Incidentally, the executive producer of the film was Milos Forman.

. Simultaneously with the samples for the role in the TV series "My so called life" Claire submits his candidacy for participation in the famous "Schindler's List" and Steven Spielberg: receiving an invitation
. Who would have thought, but because of the reluctance to go on location in Poland, Claire Danes refused the offer Spielberg and starts to work in the television series.

. Taking off in the series, the actress draws the attention of Winona Ryder, who tries to persuade producer of the movie "Little Women" ( "Little Women") (1994) Claire Danes take on one of the roles.

. However, the greatest influence on the young actress makes a meeting with her idol, Jodie Foster
. Hollywood star helps her not only in professional terms: Foster takes the floor with Clare to find time for continuing education (itself Jodie Foster graduated from Yale University).

In general, Danes plays a minor role. However, it has all the opportunities for growth. After all, the actresses with whom she works, there is much to learn: it is Jodie Foster, Michelle Pfeiffer and Jeanne Moreau.

But now Claire Danes "in the asset" enough roles to make his way in Hollywood. She played a small role in Oliver Stone's "The Turn" ( "U-Turn"); in "Rain Man" ( "The Rainmaker"), Coppola, with DiCaprio in the film 'Romeo and Juliet'. Claire Danes co-starred in the title role in the film Bill Ogesta (Bille August) "Les Miserables" ( "Les Miserables") based on the novel by Victor Hugo.

Her fans are confident that once and the wider public will share their enthusiasm and appreciate the talent the young actress. (Source: http://old.www.cityline.ru/gonets/)


. AWARDS:
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. Golden Globe Award: 1995 - Best Actress - My so called life (1994); MTV Movie Award: 1997 - Best Actress - Romeo and Juliet (1996)

. FILMOGRAPHY:
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. Flora Plum (2002) ...
. Flora Plum
It's All About Love (2002) .... Elena
The Hours (2001) .... Julia Vaughan
AFI's 100 Years ... 100 Stars (1999) (TV) .... Herself
Brokedown Palace (1999) .... Alice Marano
The Mod Squad (1999) .... Julie Barnes
Les Miserables (1998) .... Cosette
Polish Wedding (1998) .... Hala Pzoniak
The Rainmaker (1997) .... Kelly Riker
U Turn (1997) .... Jenny
Princess Mononoke (1997) (voice) .... San, The Princess Mononoke
Romeo and Juliet (1996) .... Juliet
To Gillian on Her 37th Birthday (1996) .... Rachel Lewis
I Love You, I Love You Not (1996) .... Daisy / Young Nana
"Lifestories: Families In Crisis" (1995) TV Series
The Pesky Suitor (1995) .... Lisa
Home for the Holidays (1995) .... Kitt 'Kitten' Larson
How to Make an American Quilt (1995) .... Young Glady Jo
More Than Friends: The Coming Out of Heidi Leiter (1994) (TV) .... Katie Leiter
"My So-Called Life" (1994) TV Series .... Angela Chase (age 15)
Little Women (1994) .... Elizabeth "Beth" March
Dreams of Love (1990)